Victor James Matt, Sr.
ARLEE — Victor James Matt, Sr., passed away on Feb. 26, 2012.
Victor was born May 9, 1924 to James Matt and Ellen LaMoose. He was a U.S. Marine and served during World War II. He married Delma “Bodine” in 1946.
Victor served on the Tribal Council from 1954 to 1957.
Victor is preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sisters and five children; Bing and Ron of Arlee, Roberta Decker of St. Ignatius, Arlene Dusty Bull and Patty Young Running Crane of Browning.
Victor has 16 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.